Runners Hit the Streets

Details: Created on Monday, 29 October 2012 16:09; Written by Michael Howard

run2 LYNDON - Runners from around the region took to the roads of Lyndonville and Saint Johnsbury on Saturday.

The foggy weather didn't effect the turnout of over one hundred runners at the the fifth annual Kingdom Challenge.Not only did the runners experience fog but an incredible change in elevation.

"Beyond today's fog the hills are a steady two or three climbs of a mile each at that people will experience there's over four thousand feet of elevation change in the race over time," said co director Dennis Casey.

Runners had the option to participate in a 5k or a half marathon that started in Lyndonville and spanned into Saint Johnsbury. "I know this course is ruper hilly so just conquer the hills and finish in a decent time hopefully under two hours, that's that goal," says runner Paige Montgomery.

The event benefited the Saint Johnsbury school where runners finished the half marathon in around two hours and the 5k in just under an hour.